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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-26-2016, 10:39 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

RaceSeng is the go-to, but you're right that...

RaceSeng is the go-to, but you're right that they're kind of pricey. RCE...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-13-2016, 07:11 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

Essex JRitt is a forum vendor.

Essex JRitt is a forum vendor.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-18-2016, 12:41 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

The alignment doesn't change with the tire, it...

The alignment doesn't change with the tire, it changes with the suspension. So once your alignment is done, it'll still be the same when you put a different set of wheels on it. However, if you...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-17-2015, 10:00 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

What would you recommend as a fix for a...

What would you recommend as a fix for a street-driven car? A number of people have been having issues with fuel starvation during high-g left turns, so it's definitely something that could stand to...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-08-2015, 11:30 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

I didn't get it. :( Although come to think...

I didn't get it. :(

Although come to think of it, my S2ki account might have been linked to an old email address. It's been quite a while.

What would have happened if you had deleted your...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-04-2015, 03:54 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

The shims act as a heat shield between the pads...

The shims act as a heat shield between the pads (heat source) and the fluid, to keep your fluid from boiling and becoming useless. This is a little bit less easy to fix trackside than replacing pads...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

11-02-2014, 03:20 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

A good example of using the entire track. ...

A good example of using the entire track.

http://i.imgur.com/NT1UOrU.gif

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-31-2014, 08:05 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

You don't crush the brake pedal during daily...

You don't crush the brake pedal during daily driving, so your technique will be slightly different. Sit still, put it in neutral, 100% brake like you would on a track, and figure out the best way to...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-30-2014, 12:30 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

ABS will be slower. If you can hold the brakes...

ABS will be slower. If you can hold the brakes just below the point of engaging ABS, you will be using as much of the tire's traction as possible to slow the car down and the brake pads will be a...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-29-2014, 05:42 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

Go big or go home... :lol: ...

Go big or go home... :lol:

https://excel-equipment.com/quickjack-bl-3500.html

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-03-2014, 09:56 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

To be fair, he had a paddle shift transmission,...

To be fair, he had a paddle shift transmission, so he could brake all the way into corners with his left foot. I think all F1 drivers left foot brake. For those of us with a third pedal, we're kind...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-02-2014, 11:14 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

They expand the top of the two holes that mount...

They expand the top of the two holes that mount to the knuckle. That way they can push the hub back without changing the strut angle. Some struts or coilovers come with that hole slotted already,...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-02-2014, 10:37 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

Key word: gentle. The first few times you try...

Key word: gentle. The first few times you try this you will brake check yourself pretty hard. Learn on a straight line before you try it in a corner.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-02-2014, 07:13 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

Is a shark throttle part of an ECU tune, or a new...

Is a shark throttle part of an ECU tune, or a new piece of hardware?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-26-2014, 10:57 AM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By gramicci101

Here's a good example of why wheel-to-wheel...

Here's a good example of why wheel-to-wheel racing is best.

http://i.imgur.com/cKkW1sI.gif

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-27-2014, 02:35 PM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By gramicci101

Both the aftermarket diff covers on FT-86SF made...

Both the aftermarket diff covers on FT-86SF made a point to say that they included ports for temp sensors and fluid coolers. That makes me think that it's not included on the OEM setup.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-26-2014, 08:32 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

I couldn't find the decibel measurement of a...

I couldn't find the decibel measurement of a puppy's bark, so we'll go with grown dogs. The world record dog bark was set by a white German shepherd at 108 dB. It isn't fair to use the record holder,...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-26-2014, 08:10 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

What are your thoughts on a liquid:liquid cooler...

What are your thoughts on a liquid:liquid cooler like the Subaru OEM coolers vs. a liquid:air cooler like most of the aftermarket?

For the rear diff, what about some of the aftermarket diff covers...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 06:39 PM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By gramicci101

I know ATL_BRZ was to the point of glazing...

I know ATL_BRZ was to the point of glazing dedicated track pads, even with brake cooling ducts and titanium shims. He went to the AP Sprint kit, which it has a much higher thermal capacity while...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 06:09 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

Gotcha. I saw you didn't have brakes listed, are...

Gotcha. I saw you didn't have brakes listed, are they a performance mod or a safety mod? Or is it split up, where a BBK is performance, but cooling ducts are safety?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 05:50 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

So, you basically start with a stock vehicle and...

So, you basically start with a stock vehicle and you get a certain amount of points to spend on mods, right? Different mods are worth different points, and you have the latitude to configure your...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-26-2014, 11:48 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

Awesome description. :lol:

Awesome description. :lol:

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-22-2014, 01:07 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

What tires were you on?

What tires were you on?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-22-2014, 12:46 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

But what if you're not wearing boots?

But what if you're not wearing boots?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 01:08 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

So, question. Volks are forged. Gram...

So, question.

Volks are forged. Gram Lights are flow form cast. Advans do both. Mach V Awesomes are flow form cast. Some of the cheaper wheels are low pressure or gravity cast. Some...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-18-2014, 08:52 PM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By gramicci101

Volks are forged, and I see a lot of people...

Volks are forged, and I see a lot of people running those. So are Advans, but they're pricier. Mach V wheels are less expensive, but they're flow formed.

If I were genuinely building a track car...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-11-2014, 04:10 PM

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Posted By gramicci101

That looks like the back of the outside pad, so...

That looks like the back of the outside pad, so that's probably just a collection of road gunk and dirt. The dirty spots were all exposed to outside air and debris, but it's clean where it was...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-10-2014, 09:34 AM

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Posted By gramicci101

Since even the brake pads were proprietary, it...

Since even the brake pads were proprietary, it wasn't too tempting anyways. I like having options available to me.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-07-2014, 10:53 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,318,117

Posted By gramicci101

The couple of times I've driven a neutral car...

The couple of times I've driven a neutral car were a lot of fun, but I kept getting caught out by trailing throttle oversteer. I may not be the best driver. You learn fast though!

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-07-2014, 08:51 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,318,117

Posted By gramicci101

I use a wood clamp...

I use a wood clamp (http://www.lowes.com/pd_118178-281-1808561_4294857577__?productId=50129716). Before you remove the caliper from the bracket, hook one end of the clamp behind the caliper and use a...

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